Proliferation is mainly linked to uranium enrichment, fuel reprocessing, accumulation of fissile materials, and violation of non-proliferation obligations. Power plants themselves are less sensitive than these infrastructures, but they are part of a technological ecosystem that must be controlled. IAEA safeguards serve to verify that nuclear material is not diverted towards military uses.
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Does civilian nuclear energy promote the proliferation of nuclear weapons?
It may increase some risks if sensitive technologies are involved, but not automatically.
